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Dismissed18 April 20233310657

79 Whiteways Road , Sheffield, S4 8EW

Planning appeal 3310657 at 79 Whiteways Road , Sheffield, S4 8EW (Sheffield City Council) was dismissed on 18 April 2023 by Inspector Cleary D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and area.

two storey side/two storey rear bedroom extensions, single storey front/6 metre rear extension, existing loft conversion with dormer at rear

Authority
Sheffield City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Cleary D
Postcode
S4 8EW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and area
  • the living conditions of No.81 Whiteways Road through overbearing and overshadowing
  • highway safety, through increased on street parking

What decided it

The proposed development conflicts with the Development Plan on three grounds—character and appearance, living conditions of neighbours, and highway safety—with no material considerations to outweigh the identified harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Sheffield Unitary Development Plan Policy BE5Sheffield Unitary Development Plan Policy H14Designing House Extensions SPG Guideline 1Designing House Extensions SPG Guideline 2Designing House Extensions SPG Guideline 5Designing House Extensions SPG Guideline 8

How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.

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